Miami, FL – March 25, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF) honored CBRE with three awards at its first-ever awards program, held at Douglas Entrance in Coral Gables on March 19, 2015. The non-profit trade group honored several of South Florida’s top performers with awards, including:
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to CBRE industrial professional Michael Silver, a two-time president and longtime board member of CIASF
The Office Lease of the Year Award was presented to the Miami-based CBRE office leasing team of Diana Parker, Richard Bamonte and Janette Driggers for the 276,000-square-foot expansion and renewal of Norwegian Cruise Lines lease at The Landing at MIA (formerly Airport Corporate Center)
The Lucky Dog Award (for the professional who knows that timing can sometimes be everything), was presented to CBRE’s South Florida-based multifamily professionals Robert Given and Gerard Yetming for the sale of 300 Biscayne for $125 million.
“Our CBRE South Florida professionals achieved some significant milestones in 2014,” said CBRE South Florida Managing Director Ken Krasnow. “The sale of 300 East was remarkable for its record-breaking price, and the lease at The Landing at MIA was the largest known office lease in South Florida in the past several years. We are truly honored and delighted to be recognized by CIASF and our peers for these achievements.”
The Commercial Industrial Association of South Florida (CIASF) was founded more than 50 years ago. The nonprofit organization has become the leading trade association to specialize in the latest trends and deals involving the development, design, construction, sale, and leasing of commercial real estate.
About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2014 revenue). The Company has more than 52,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 370 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.
Contact:
Elizabeth Cross
305.428.6373
elizabeth.cross (at) cbre (dot) com
Melinda Sherwood
305.381.6453
melinda.sherwood (at) cbre (dot) com
